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Post by smlfishing on Jan 26, 2017 8:58:51 GMT -5
With all the talk about large fish, Is this something that is targeted or just luck of the draw? I have heard some general ideas (big bait, they are usually under the school ) that might increase your chances. I know these fish move all the time and can be anywhere and was just curious if anyone strictly fished for them. Don't want to get blasted so I am not looking for family secrets or GPS coordinates to the BW stringer.
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Post by Yam on Jan 26, 2017 9:24:47 GMT -5
I think that using bigger bait is the key. Not necessarily because big fish only eat big bait, but more for the reason that smaller fish have issues with eating real big bait. If you are spending your limited time dealing with smaller fish, then you are not spending your time catching bigger fish.
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Post by BentRod on Jan 26, 2017 10:05:54 GMT -5
I think bait, location, and technique all play a part in consistently catching big fish. I think big fish can be caught a number of different ways and there's no right or one way to do it, but there are some techniques that can produce on a more regular basis than others.
AND - the number one key in my opinion to producing big fish is time on the water and experience. I've always thought when I can get 2-3 days on the water in a row, I'm increasing my odds that I'm gonna hit on something special, especially if I have the bait and techniques to pull it off. When I fish one day a month, I can fish the best bait and techniques I know, but I'm still shooting blind and fishing on hope most of the time.
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Post by Gator on Jan 26, 2017 10:41:42 GMT -5
When I fish one day a month, I can fish the best bait and techniques I know, but I'm still shooting blind and fishing on hope most of the time. I'd say your chances diminish greatly, for a big fish, when mward is on the boat!! That dude is fast....
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Post by johnr on Jan 26, 2017 11:42:09 GMT -5
For me, it has always been BIG bait and location. For targeting the biggest stripers, I like the biggest gizzards I can find. 16" - 18" is nothing for a real fish.
Location is also important. The vast majority of my big fish have come from a certain habitat. Main channel, small shallow ledges or shoals that are directly adjacent to very deep water, often times near cuts, coves or creek mouths.
March, April and May have produced my biggest. But then again I don't fish in the fall.
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Post by fatdaddy on Jan 26, 2017 13:07:25 GMT -5
So Your Saying Mike will Snach A Rod That Just looks like it moved Before Anyone Else Has a Chance to get Up !!! Intersteting Peace of Information !!
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Post by fatdaddy on Jan 26, 2017 13:08:46 GMT -5
If I Ever Get A 16" Or 18" Mongo I,m going to Filleay It !!!
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Post by striperseeker on Jan 26, 2017 13:19:21 GMT -5
I'm with you Fatdaddy. They eat shad in South Korea. Maybe that is why Mike keeps flying over there.
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